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Junior Casey Bennett takes his lead from first during a game against Sonoma State. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

Wildcats win first game of CCAA playoffs

Anna Baytosh // May 12, 2016
The Chico State baseball team defeated the Cal Poly Pomona Broncos in the first round of the CCAA playoffs
Junior Stuart Bradley throws a pitch during a game against Sonoma State. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

‘Cats seek playoff birth heading into weekend

Carlos Islas and Jacob Auby // May 6, 2016
With the season coming to an end, the Chico State baseball team hopes to seal their spot in the CCAA Championship tournament and qualify for the NCAA tournament.
Head coach Dave Taylor looks at his bench during a game against Sonoma State. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

Coach Taylor: ‘I have the best job in the country’

Jason Spies // May 3, 2016
Chico State head baseball coach Dave Taylor has been a key part in the success of the program for nearly 20 years.
Junior pitcher Clayton Gelfand displays his four-seam fastball grip on the baseball. Photo credit: Danielle Pubill

Gelfand’s method to throwing heat

Danielle Pubill // April 27, 2016
Junior pitcher Clayton Gelfand shows The Orion his pitching grips and strategies.
Junior pitcher Clayton Gelfand winds up during a game against Academy of Art. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Chico State baseball team solidifies first in CCAA North Division

Anna Baytosh // April 25, 2016
The Wildcat baseball team pulled ahead in wins for the CCAA North Division.
Senior Ben Gamba sprints to first base in a game against Academy of Art. Photo credit: Nick Martinez-Esquibel

Errors cost ‘Cats the win

Carlos Islas // April 13, 2016
The Chico State baseball team lost 2-4 against the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros on Saturday, April 9.
Junior Dillon Kelley focuses on the pitcher in a game against Academy of Art. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

‘Cats take first game of doubleheader

Danielle Pubill // April 6, 2016
The Chico State baseball team took game one of the doubleheader in a game against Cal State San Marcos.
Senior shortstop Tony Roque steps into a pitch during a game against Academy of Art. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Roque’s field of dreams

Anna Baytosh // March 23, 2016
Senior shortstop Tony Roque is given the surprise of a lifetime.
Junior Sonny Cortez makes contact in a game against Cal State Monterey Bay on Feb. 28. Photo credit: Allisun Coote

Snider smashes 7 RBIs in ‘Cats win

Nick Martinez-Esquibel // March 22, 2016
Junior outfielder Cody Snider led the 'Cats offense in an impressive 12-0 over Cal State L.A.
Junior catcher Dillon Kelley loads up for the pitch in a game against Academy of Art. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Kelly’s homer sparks ‘Cats offense in lone weekend win

Kenta Mcafee // March 5, 2016
Junior catcher Dillon Kelley launched a home run to help the 'Cats get a win in a rain-filled weekend.
Junior outfielder Sonny Cortez takes a rip in a game against Point Loma on Feb. 6. Photo credit: Allisun Coote

Baseball team wins first game, drops second of doubleheader

Kayla Fitzgerald // February 16, 2016
The Chico State baseball team rebounds in its last game of the series against the Academy of Art Urban Knights.
Junior Clayton Gelfand fires a pitch against the Academy of Art on Feb. 12. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Baseball team holds ace up its sleeve

Kenta Mcafee // February 16, 2016
Junior pitcher Clayton Gelfand is having a breakout year and quickly becoming the ace of the staff.
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